Orville Platt

Orville Platt was a U.S. Senator from Connecticut who served from 1879 to 1905 and is best known for proposing the Platt Amendment, which significantly influenced U.S.-Cuban relations following the Spanish-American War. His legislation imposed certain conditions on Cuba's sovereignty and allowed for U.S. intervention in Cuban affairs, reflecting the broader imperialistic policies of the United States during that era. The Platt Amendment is often cited as an example of the U.S. exercising control over its 'backyard' in Latin America.